Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift

Job Description

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Operations Manager
• Location : Torrance, CA
• Travel Requirements: None
• FLSA Status: Exempt; Salary
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $75,000 to $80,000 annual

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks . Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE


This role contributes to Health Ade's success by overseeing shift manufacturing and production operations, with a strong emphasis in sanitation. The supervisor will ensure all sanitation processes meet regulatory and company standards while supporting production and maintenance teams to maintain efficient plant operations.


JOB DUTIES:

Sanitation Oversight (Primary)

• Lead and support sanitation team members to ensure all cleaning and sanitation tasks are completed
• Directs and monitors all sanitation workers and schedules sanitation activities in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Drives the engagement, development, and performance of all members of their team

• Directs SSOP program and master sanitation program; directly verifies compliance by the sanitation crew, reviews and maintains all documentation
• Provides or coordinates on-going training and ensures development of the sanitation crew to ensure that sanitation partners possess active working knowledge of all sanitation and cleaning procedures
• Execute and support CIP, COP, and external sanitation activities per approved procedures
• Ensures cleaning/sanitation chemicals and tools are being used safely, correctly, and effectively
• Works with the Production Manager to identify resource needs
• Controls the Sanitation Department budgets by properly utilizing resources and developing cost-savings ideas
• Participates in selection, discipline, evaluation and development of department members
• Ordering of required supplies for sanitation processes
• Assists the Quality Assurance Department with inspection and testing activities through stages of the manufacturing processes to ensure internal and regulatory standards are met.
• Collaborates with QA, Production, and Maintenance staff to solve food safety and quality issues
• Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures.
• Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
• Demonstrates and understands safety as our core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; coaches others to do the same
• Understand and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Reinforces safe practices to other team members and provides coaching when witness to unsafe practices
• Acts as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drives safety initiatives for department)
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Health-Ade Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for onboarding and training of sanitation employees, including MSS expectations, chemical safety, CIP/COP basics, and external cleaning standards
• Assist with internal and external audits (GMP, SQF, FDA, customer) by providing documentation and operational support

Maintenance Support

• Provide leadership and guidance to maintenance technicians during the 3rd shift
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform basic repairs or adjustments
• Collaborate with maintenance to prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance tasks that impact sanitation or production readiness
• Ensure all equipment cleaning and maintenance tasks are coordinated to minimize downtime

Production Support

• Support production teams to ensure lines are ready for start-up after sanitation completion
• Communicate operational status, sanitation coverage, and maintenance issues to production and leadership teams
• Assist in monitoring production metrics and identifying operational bottlenecks related to sanitation or equipment

Environmental & Compliance Oversight

• Manage environmental program and communicate potential wastewater or discharge concerns to QA or site leadership
• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with Controlled Documents Policy
• Ensure only approved sanitation chemicals and tools are used
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or sanitation
• Experience leading or training teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and sanitation documentation systems

• Exposure to food safety programs such as GMPs, SQF, or FDA-regulated environments

• Experience supporting pre-op inspections or sanitation verifications

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. in an occasional manner.
• Must be able to grasp with fingers and hand for extended periods of time in a repetitive motion.
• Must be able to use 3-points of contact when climbing or descending stairs.
• Must be able to stoop, bend at knees, and/or crouch in a repetitive manner.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in environmental exposure including, but not limited to, freezer and noisy, cold, wet, or humid conditions of 34°F or below.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic, and/or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional material exposure to moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 3rd Shift - Monday through Saturday from 7:00pm to 3:30am; 6-day workweek schedule, weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs.

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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3rd Shift - Monday through Saturday from 7:00pm to 3:30am; 6-day workweek schedule, weekends, overtime, holidays, and/or rotating shift and day off schedules may be mandatory based on business and departmental needs.